PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Tyler McGregor: From newcomer to one of world’s best
Heading into his third World Para Ice Hockey Championships, the Canadian forward is being talked about among the elite players.
Hosts Romania claim European Qualifier title
Both the champions and runners-up Georgia qualified for August’s IBSA Football 5-a-side European Championships in Berlin, Germany.
Ali remains confident in the face of adversity
Despite narrow defeats and funding challenges, Iraqi fencer Ammar Ali refuses to lose focus.
Teenage Talents - Ntando Mahlangu
The South African hit the headlines at Rio 2016 winning 200m t42 Paralympic silver aged just 14 years.
Two US rookies find place with Para ice hockey team
Noah Grove and Jack Wallace are part of the US team that is preparing to compete at the 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool, from 11-20 April.
London calling - Australia’s Scott Reardon
The 100m T42 Paralympic champion wants to leave July’s World Championships with happier memories than he did at London 2012.
Paralympics New Zealand builds towards Tokyo 2020 with new appointments
Following Rio 2016, PNZ has appointed five coaches and support staff across two sports.
Rio stars Rivard, Chernove win Canadian Paralympic Committee’s Athlete Awards
The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with a Disability, headlined a group of five individuals inducted into the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame.
Maria Paula Barrera receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for March
The Colombian swimmer won six golds, one silver and one bronze to finish as her country´s most decorated athlete at the Sao Paulo 2017 Youth Parapans.
Boston marathon: McGrory targets top three finish
After winning in Tokyo, the US racer is hoping to make the podium in the final race of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Series X.